Peru Information
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Peru Information will help you to know more about this wonderful and picturesque country. Peru has three main climatic zones: the tropical Amazon jungle to the east; the arid coastal desert to the west; and the Andean mountains and highlands in the middle of the country. In the Andes, which have altitudes over 3500m, average daily temperatures fall below 10°C (50°F) and overnight temperatures can dip well below freezing. Travelers flying straight into Cusco (3326m) should allow time to acclimatize.
Peru Information For Geography
Peru is located in the southwest of south America at 13° southern hemisphere limited with the pacific ocean, Peru is where born the widest river of the world (The Amazon river). Peru is a large, mountainous country on the Pacific coast of South America that borders Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil and Bolivia to the east, and Chile to the south. The Pacific Ocean lies to the west.
Peru is divided into three regions:
The Coast: which features deserts, beautiful beaches and fertile valleys.
Highlands: a mountainous area dominated by the Andes, where Mount Huascaran soars to 6,768 meters.
Jungle:a vast region of tropical vegetation in the Amazon River Basin, home to Peru’s largest natural reserves
Although this simple division is a fair portrait of Peru’s geography, the reality is much richer and far more complex: in Peru, nature appears to have taken on particular characteristics which have turned its mountains, plains, jungles and valleys into unique habitats.
An extraordinary variety of eco-systems shelters a wide diversity of animals and plants.
Surface Area
With an area of 1,285,215 square km, Peru is the third-largest country in South America after Brazil and Argentina, ranking it amongst the world’s 20 largest nations.
Peru has the most spectacular and varied scenery in South America. The Peruvian Andes are the most beautiful on the continent, the mountains are home to millions of highland natives who still speak the ancient language (Quechua) and maintain a traditional way of life. The Amazon which occupies half of Peru is one of the world’s top 10 biodiversity “hot spots”, a species- rich area of tropical rainforest that will make your head spin when you start to learn about its ecology. The coastal deserts are beautiful with huge rolling dunes, farmland oases and fishing villages.
The citizens from the following areas will be issued a visa (30-90 days, usually 90) on arrival: North and South American, Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Fiji and India. If in doubt, check in the nearest Peruvian consulate. Upon entering Peru, travelers must fill- out a double entry form. The original stays with immigration. The duplicate is given to the visitors and must be surrendered upon leaving. Do not lose it. It costs US$5 to replace.
Peru is a representative democratic republic divided into 24 departments, 11 regions; Its geography varies from the arid plains of the pacific cost to the peaks of the Andes Mountains and the tropical forest of the amazon basin.
- The main economic activities include Agriculture, fishing, mining, and tourism.
- The population estimated at 28 million; is multiethnic country, including Americans, Europeans, Africans and Asians.
- Capital: Lima.
- Population: 8.5 million (2007).
- Area: 1,285,220 sq km (496,225 sq miles).
- Population: 30 million The population of the country is largely Indian and Mestizo
- Time: GMT – 5.
- Government: Republic.
- Gained independence from Spain in 1824, having declared it in 1821.
- President: Ollanta Umala since 2011
- Religion: 81% Roman Catholic, 2.7% other denominations, 16.3% unspecified or none.
- LaNguage: Although the majority of city and town dwellers speak Spanish, Qechua is spoken in most mountain areas and Aymara /Spanish on the Lake titicaca Islands. many people in City tourism areas speak English.
- Electricity: 220 volts AC, 60Hz. (110 volts AC is available in most 4- and 5-star hotels.)
Climate: Varies according to area. On the coast winter lasts from June to September. During this period, the mountainous areas are often sunny during the day but cold at night. This is high tourist season and the best time to visit most regions. Heavy rains in the mountains and jungle last from December to April. It hardly ever rains in Lima or most of the coast, except for Tumbes and Piura, which have tropical climates.
Our Tours & Treks in Peru
Trekking Inca Trail Machu Picchu 4D/3N
Luxury Inca Trail to Machupicchu 5D/4N
Explore Inca Trail to Machu Picchu 7D/6N
Peru Inca Trail & Amzon Tour 10D
Peru Information will help you to know more about this wonderful and picturesque country. Peru has three main climatic zones: the tropical Amazon jungle to the east; the arid coastal desert to the west; and the Andean mountains and highlands in the middle of the country. In the Andes, which have altitudes over 3500m, average daily temperatures fall below 10°C (50°F) and overnight temperatures can dip well below freezing. Travelers flying straight into Cusco (3326m) should allow time to acclimatize.
Geography
Peru is divided into three regions:
The Coast: which features deserts, beautiful beaches and fertile valleys.
Highlands: a mountainous area dominated by the Andes, where Mount Huascaran soars to 6,768 meters.
Jungle:a vast region of tropical vegetation in the Amazon River Basin, home to Peru’s largest natural reserves
Although this simple division is a fair portrait of Peru’s geography, the reality is much richer and far more complex: in Peru, nature appears to have taken on particular characteristics which have turned its mountains, plains, jungles and valleys into unique habitats.
An extraordinary variety of eco-systems shelters a wide diversity of animals and plants.
Surface Area
With an area of 1,285,215 square km, Peru is the third-largest country in South America after Brazil and Argentina, ranking it amongst the world’s 20 largest nations.
